🌱 Part 1: Understanding Coming of Age

1. What does "coming of age" mean? Choose the best answer.

Getting older in years

Growing up and learning important life lessons

Starting high school

Moving to a new house

2. Which of these could be signs that a character is "coming of age"? Check all that apply.

Taking on new responsibilities

Learning from mistakes

Eating lunch at school

Discovering something new about themselves

Facing a difficult challenge

3. In coming of age stories, characters often experience _____________ that help them grow and mature.

Fill in the blank: ____________________

4. True or False: Coming of age only happens when you turn 18.

True

False

📖 Part 2: Personal Reflection

5. Think about a time when you felt like you "grew up" or learned something important about yourself. Describe what happened and what you learned.

6. What are three challenges that young people your age might face as they grow up?

1. _________________________________

2. _________________________________

3. _________________________________

7. How do you think reading stories about characters growing up might help you in your own life?

8. Rate how well you can do each skill after today's lesson. Circle your answer.

I can explain what "coming of age" means through examples.

Not yet ready → Getting there → I've got this!

I can identify themes related to growing up in texts.

Not yet ready → Getting there → I've got this!

I can write about my own experiences of growing up.

Not yet ready → Getting there → I've got this!

9. What is one question you still have about coming of age stories?